i think i got 3 sets of stock pads covered and tried for rotors but was no go. i now use aftermarket pads and am off warranty so doing my own work, bleeding, pad changes. i have 25k miles and have went through 3 sets of oem pads, 2 sets of ds2500s and a set of rs19s and my rotors still are about half thinkness left.

i think i got 3 sets of stock pads covered and tried for rotors but was no go. i now use aftermarket pads and am off warranty so doing my own work, bleeding, pad changes. i have 25k miles and have went through 3 sets of oem pads, 2 sets of ds2500s and a set of rs19s and my rotors still are about half thinkness left.

So I have read a lot about how expensive the E9x M3 brakes are to replace (pads and rotors)

But I haven't seen much about how many miles they typically last. I'm looking at a "higher" mile E90 M3 (58k miles) with lots of maintenance at BMW of Dallas listed on its CARFAX report (I've contacted the dealership to see if I can get info on exactly what was done).

I didn't see brake replacement specifically listed though.

Anything else to look for when I go to check out the car?

The rears last longer than the fronts typically. Have you looked closely at the rotors and whether there are micro cracks near the holes? If smooth / no lip and no cracks near drilled holes, there's a good amt. of life on the rotors I would think.

A 60k M3, there's a lot of things you should be looking at before you close that deal. GL!

So I have read a lot about how expensive the E9x M3 brakes are to replace (pads and rotors)

But I haven't seen much about how many miles they typically last. I'm looking at a "higher" mile E90 M3 (58k miles) with lots of maintenance at BMW of Dallas listed on its CARFAX report (I've contacted the dealership to see if I can get info on exactly what was done).

I didn't see brake replacement specifically listed though.

Anything else to look for when I go to check out the car?

The rears last longer than the fronts typically. Have you looked closely at the rotors and whether there are micro cracks near the holes? If smooth / no lip and no cracks near drilled holes, there's a good amt. of life on the rotors I would think.

A 60k M3, there's a lot of things you should be looking at before you close that deal. GL!

Well, some of you guys might not believe this, but mine has now 120K and I still have original pad and rotor.
First of all, I drive mildly and I think 6MT slow down the car fast if I let go of the throttle.
Second reason is that large portion of the mileage is from multiple cross country trips between Los Angeles and North Carolina.
Matter of fact, I think 90% of my mileage is from Highway driving when I am on a long distance trip.
I drive a truck most of the time.

Recently, I asked the dealer if I need the tune-up, but they said that the engine is running OK so the spark plug is the original also.

we might have a high mileage winner. havent heard of anyone with over 100k until you? nice work.

I am not sure if I should be happy with that honor
But, the mileage just piled up. I guess.

Correction:
I did not remember, but service record showed that the spark plugs were changed once at 36K miles.
I took it to dealer and inquire about the spark plug service and a technician said 'I am not sure why no one mentioned about this' 'Let's go ahead and change it this time'.